Vietnam arts

(VOVworld) - The 2nd "Solemn Vietnam" art exchange will open on Sunday in Hanoi to pay tribute to the war martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the fatherland.
This is part of activities to mark 67th anniversary of War Martyrs and Invalids Day, July 27th. The program includes stories from war veterans, art works and historical documentaries featuring Vietnam and its people, with their brave and staunch spirit during the resistance wars. Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen said: "The program is very important. It is an opportunity to raise funds from organizations to support those who have rendered great service to the nation. Through this program, we donate part of the funds to revolutionary contributors in Ha Tinh province". … [Read more...] about 2nd “Solemn Vietnam” art exchange

The Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam art performance which will take place in the central province of Quang Tri from August 12 -18 will draw the participation of 14 domestic artistic troupes and three international artistic troupes. The information was released by the Department of Performing Arts at a meeting with reporters on August 7 in Hanoi. The programme will be an opportunity for artists to exchange experience in art activities, popularize specific values of arts in each country, acquire artistic quintessence and promote solidarity and friendship cooperation among countries in the field of culture and arts. It will be an opportunity for artists to exchange experience in art activities, popularize specific values of arts in each country, acquire artistic quintessence and promote solidarity and friendship cooperation among countries in the field of culture and arts./. … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam art performance in central Quang Tri province

Vietnamese art history need not play second fiddle, says Australian author
Kerry Nguyen Long wants to make it clear that she is not stirring up a storm in a teacup with her latest book called "Arts of Vietnam." Published by the The Gioi (World) Publishers in January, it deals with the development of arts in Vietnam from 1009-1945. Explaining her "storm in a teacup" reference, Nguyen says: "For years I have been frustrated with the brevity and tone of comments about, and sometimes the frank dismissal of, Vietnamese arts as presented in a range of publications, general books on the arts of Southeast Asia and in museum catalogues (with the exception of a very few such as Singapore Art Museum). I am talking about the continuing influence of outdated and frankly prejudiced 19th - early 20th century perceptions sometimes coupled with disregard for recent research. "... let me tell you about two recent examples. The first, in a reputable art museum handbook published in 1999, and I … [Read more...] about Viewing Vietnam art history without prejudice

(VOVworld)- The Vietnam Arts and Literature Association in Russia held its 4thCongress in Moscow on Saturday. The event drew the participation of poets, writers, singers and photographers living and working in Russia. Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Pham Xuan Son attended the event. He said: "The Vietnamese community in Russia is large and scatters in most of the regions in the country. Therefore, the Association should be closely associated with the community's life reflecting good people and good deeds. It's important to promote Vietnamese culture in the community. Particularly, artists and translators should focus on introducing Russian culture to Vietnam thus contributing to strengthening the bilateral friendship and cooperation". … [Read more...] about 4th Congress of Vietnam Arts and Literature Association in Russia

'Lotus Flowers' by Dang Phuong Viet.. Photo courtesy of Arthouse Vietnam Gallery
When Hanoi-born artist Vu Trong Anh took 24 works by young local artists to the 2012 Art Expo Malaysia last month, he thought he was merely testing the waters.
He says he only wanted to introduce Vietnamese art to foreign audiences, find out firsthand about international art trends, and have some useful interactions with international artists and organizers.
But Anh, 33, the founder of Arthouse Vietnam Gallery in Hanoi, was taken aback by what happened: "We sold 10 paintings and got a lot of invitations from foreign artists to co-organize exhibitions in the future.
"I believe we can do even better at future events."
Art Expo Malaysia attracted the participation of 60 art galleries and organizations from 20 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, Brazil, Japan, China and Switzerland.
Arthouse Vietnam Gallery entered the works of four emerging contemporary artists - Bui Tien Tuan, … [Read more...] about Taking contemporary Vietnam art to the world

Thirty artworks by Alberto Corazon, the pioneer of the concept art movement in Spain, are on display at the Vietnam Arts Museum. This is a collection of Corazon’s paintings and sculptural works from 1968-2008.The exhibition is organised by the Valencia Modern Arts Institute, the Spanish Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Arts Museum from May 5-15 at 56 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi.The Valencia Modern Arts Institute was set up in 1986 as the first contemporary art museum in Spain and one of the most prestigious art museums in Europe. It attracts over 600,000 visitors per year. Source: Vnn "The House of Poem" by Alberto Corazon. … [Read more...] about Spanish arts at Vietnam Arts Museum

(Cinet) – Recently, in Hanoi, the Central Executive Board of the Vietnam Arts Association session seventh in the term 2009-2014 held the third periodical meeting. At the meeting, the Central Executive Board of the Vietnam Arts Association heard and discussed: the report summarizing the activities of 9 first months of the year and the tasks in the third last months of and orientations in 2011. Hearing the reports of the results of holding the congresses of party cells, selecting councils for majors, selecting the Central Supervision Board of the Association, discussing and passing the operation regulations of the organizations belonging to the Association session seventh in the term 2010-2015, hearing the report and discussing the exhibition of Arts in the region and the results of the prizes of Vietnam Arts Association 2010, etc. In the third last months of the year 2010, the Vietnam Arts Association will hold some important … [Read more...] about The third meeting session of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Arts Association session seventh in the term 2009 – 2014

At the seminar, a writer Do Kim Cuong, vice-president of Vietnam Union of Vietnam Art Literature Association discussed about a summary 2012 and gave some orientations of literature and arts in 2013.
The report shows that some artists have developed a creation in some their works. However, some good works have left in the reader's mind.
To develop some gained results and solve some issues, the Union continues to adjust a unity in fields of culture and arts in the whole country to fulfill some tasks about culture and arts directed by the Party and the Government.
The Association will promote some artists to increase more quality and creation to solve an amateur in a composing work to attract some good works of literature and arts; associate with the MOCST to participate into booking some works to launch a composing contest about revolution and war in 1930-1945 periods and select some works with a high quality to introduce at the festival in 2015.
Some Festivals … [Read more...] about Vietnam Union of Vietnam Art Literature Association: Organizing a seminar of the fourth national committee in term 8

The event's participants included the association'smembers and representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy, the Overseas Vietnamese Association, and the Vietnamese Business Association. They were joined by attendees from the Vietnamese Associations of garments and textiles, medicine and pharmacy, science and technology and a number of Vietnamese companies based in Russia. Reviewing the recent activities of the association, President Chau Hong Thuy said it has made considerable contributions to improving the spiritual life of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Russia. He highlighted the range of its diverse activities: organising an annualpoetry reciting night, founding and running the Van Lang art team, debutingits own magazine and website, taking part in cultural events organised by the Overseas Vietnamese Association and the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and expanding exchanges with Russian writers, poets and artists. Thuy noted the association also attaches special importance to … [Read more...] about Vietnam Arts Association in Russia holds congress

Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The fifth Vietnam Art Kite Festival kicked off on December 3 at the Bien Dong Resort in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau as part of a series of events during the International Kite Festival. The two-day festival, held by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attracted over 100 artisans from 24 kite clubs across the country. Visitors were treated with an eye-catching display of over 300 kites of various materials and shapes, including a kite made from plastic bottles of a club in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City which conveys a message of protecting the environment. The event was organised before the International Kite Festival to create effects and improve quality of competitions and art kites of Vietnam, said Phan Thanh Sang, Deputy Director of the Department. After the event, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will select the most beautiful kites for display at the International Kite Festival, which is … [Read more...] about Vietnam Art Kite Festival opens in Vung Tau